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As COVID restrictions are starting to ease up you might be thinking now is a good time to start that yachting career you've been dreaming about. So, as it's the summer months, the Mediterranean yachting season is in full swing.

From Antibes to Palma de Mallorca, the Mediterranean is a hub for some of the most glamorous and incredible yachting destinations -- and it’s a great place to start a yachting career.

Here are our top tips on how to get hired on a yacht in the...

So, we’ve talked a good bit here at FreshYacht about the way a Superyacht Chef job is different from a land-based position.

Better money, amazing travel, access to fresh local ingredients..the list goes on!

But we’ve been curious to watch how COVID-19 has impacted the Galley and what it means for a Superyacht Chef.

And, today, we thought we’d share a few notes we thought were pretty interesting. You might think so, too!

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As the world is starting to open up again and COVID restrictions are being lifted, you might be thinking now is a good time to start that yachting career you've been dreaming about.

But even though restrictions are being lifted and we can see life returning to somewhat normal - we're still not quite there yet.

So you might be asking, "how do I interview in this new world? 

Do I shake hands at an in-person interview or do that awkward elbow bump thing? 

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So you’ve decided to start a new career working on a superyacht!
Congratulations -- you’re in for an adventure!
 

But first -- you need to get certified. Just like you need to have a driver’s license to operate a car, or CPR to work as a lifeguard at your community pool, working on a superyacht demands some basic skills and qualifications.

Without these certifications, no captain will even think of hiring you. So take the time to learn the ropes and you’ll be...

Want to see the world on a big boat, but not interested in the monotony of the Cruise Ship circuit? A Mega Yacht might be for you!

FreshYacht is back today with Trevor, our resident drone pilot, to talk about his experiences working on supersize yachts - often called Mega Yachts!

Trevor, thanks for chatting with us again! We’re excited to hear about your experiences working on big yachts. But first, for those of us who aren’t familiar, can you tell us what you mean...

The life of superyacht crew is full of adventure, fascinating destinations, and the opportunity to build skills and save money.

But the reality of the job can be intimidating. You’re far from home, traveling to distant destinations, and you may be afraid of feeling disconnected from your friends and family.

The good news is that the yachting lifestyle offers two great methods of countering any sense of loneliness or isolation and staying connected while you’re at sea.

The Yachting...

So, you’re ready to live the life of a freelance yacht crew. No long-term liveaboard jobs, no drama, just flexibility and cash.

It sounds like a dream -- but what is it REALLY like?

Today we’re digging into the pros and cons of working as a freelancer in yachting, and what you can expect - so you can know whether a freelancing career is right for you!

What Is It?

First, let’s take a look at what freelancing means in the yachting world. A freelance job can...

So when you’re getting started in the superyacht world, you might not know how to set yourself apart from the rest of the candidates.

After all, so many people want to explore the world’s amazing nautical destinations - while getting paid! It can be hard to stand out among other entry-level applicants.

Here at FreshYacht, we give you the training and knowledge you need to break into a superyacht career. Today’s post will take you through 3 key things you...

It's official! Palm Beach city officials just approved the plan for The Palm Beach Boat Show to go ahead this year -  and it’s a perfect place to find your first yachting job!

This year the show will take place March 25th - 28th and feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts.

Last year the show was canceled due to COVID but will go ahead this year with increased safety measures in place.

First, the show will be completely ticketless, masks will be...

With the major changes that have hit the travel industry over the past year, we thought it would be fun to share with you today a peek into what’s going on in the yachting industry - and why it’s the absolute best time to get hired as yacht crew!

“Normal” travel may look different than ever before, with many hospitality jobs lost as people have hit pause on regular travel. But the charter yacht industry is on fire!

Here’s why:

Safe Spaces

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